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Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Saniha Shankar

“Don’t You Forget about Me” prom planning coming to a close

Saniha Shankar
May 10, 2010

Saratoga’s Got Talent

Olivia Chock and Saniha Shankar
April 2, 2010

Debate team offers guidance to younger kids

Saniha Shankar and Abhi Venkataramana
February 24, 2010

Cart Creations spice up lunch menu

Lillian Chen and Saniha Shankar
February 22, 2010

Mock trial season comes to a close

Saniha Shankar
February 22, 2010

Proposed schedule that would end first semester before winter break seems to be popular

Saniha Shankar
February 6, 2010
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2006 SHS alumnus wins Rhodes Scholarship—the 4th grad to win in 10 years

Saniha Shankar and Christine Tseng
December 15, 2009
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As college application season ends, 72 seniors await early decisions from their dream schools

Saniha Shankar and Olivia Chock
December 4, 2009

More light needs to be shined in recommendation process

Staff editorial: Anoop Galivanche, Saniha Shankar, Uttara Sivaram, Abhi Venkataramana, and Jason Wu
November 4, 2009

Speech and debate: Novice tournament yields promising results

Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 30, 2009

Mock trial team selected

Saniha Shankar and Abhi Venkataramana
October 30, 2009

Celebratory breakfast hosted for National Merit Scholars

Saniha Shankar
October 21, 2009

School’s API score climbs by 5 points

Saniha Shankar and Mac Hyde
October 16, 2009

Speech and debate starts coming together

Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 16, 2009

Seniors to take finals early

Saniha Shankar
May 12, 2009

Torrens’ class takes new approaches

Saniha Shankar
March 19, 2009

Saratoga becomes “Distinguished”

Saniha Shankar and Kavya Nagarajan
March 18, 2009

Speech and debate competes at State Qualifiers

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
March 10, 2009

Mock Trial season comes to a close

Pia Mishra and Saniha Shankar
March 10, 2009

Speech and debate competes at Stanford

Abhishek Venkataramana and Saniha Shankar
February 12, 2009

Mock Trial competes in Santa Clara competition

Abhishek Venkataramana and Saniha Shankar
February 12, 2009

Mock Trial competes at first scrimmage

Abhishek Venkataramana and Saniha Shankar
January 23, 2009

Freshmen thrive in speech and debate

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
January 22, 2009
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Seniors change Facebook names to avoid college check-ups

Saniha Shankar and Brian Tsai
January 22, 2009

Novices shine at Milpitas Tournament

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
December 12, 2008

Speech and debate: Novices shine at Milpitas tournament

Saniha Shankar and Emily Chen
December 5, 2008
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Page releases third CD

Saniha Shankar
November 21, 2008

GATE program undergoes changes

Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar
November 20, 2008

Mock elections draw parallel to real elections

Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar
November 18, 2008

Speech and debate team kicks off season

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
October 21, 2008

Mock Trial team holds tryouts for 2008 season

Saniha Shankar
October 16, 2008

New Facebook layout confuses teens

Saniha Shankar and Tim Rollinson
October 15, 2008

Don’t mess with Texas: guns in school

Shannon Galvin and Saniha Shankar
October 13, 2008

Saratoga experiences 25-point API score increase

Saniha Shankar and Andy Tsao
September 22, 2008

English teacher steps up as Speech and Debate Head Coach

Abhishek Venkatarmana and Saniha Shankar
September 17, 2008

School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field.

Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar
September 15, 2008

Exaggeration on college applications preventable

Saniha Shankar
May 29, 2008

STAR affects community and student future

Saniha Shankar
May 19, 2008

Bombay in the Bay celebrates Indian culture

Aditi Jayaraman and Saniha Shankar
April 4, 2008

Court of dreams: Basketball coach Mike Davey plans for full outdoor court

Aditi Jayaraman and Saniha Shankar
April 3, 2008
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